20th Wedding Anniversary Gifts – China Anniversary

Traditional, Modern and Symbolic Anniversary Gifts

Below is a list of both traditional and modern gift materials, as well as classic flower and gemstone symbols, which mark a couple’s 20th wedding anniversary in countries around the world…

Traditional Gift – UK		China
Traditional Gift – US		China
Traditional Gift – Australia		China
Traditional Gift – Canada		China
Traditional Gift – Spain		Porcelain
Traditional Gift – Germany		Porcelain
Traditional Gift – France		Porcelain
Traditional Gift – Italy		Crystal
Flower Gift		Aster
Gemstone Gift		Emerald
Modern Gift		Platinum Jewellery

Page Index

• About 20th Wedding Anniversaries
• How to Celebrate Your 20th Wedding Anniversary
• Common Questions About the 20th Wedding Anniversary
• 20th Anniversary Gifts for Him
• 20th Anniversary Gifts for Her
• 20th Anniversary Gifts for Parents

About 20th Wedding Anniversaries

For many, this 20th wedding anniversary is most likely the first to be celebrated with your children, other family members and close friends. So congratulations on this amazing personal milestone, popularly known as the China Anniversary.

China symbolises the beautiful, elegant and fragile nature of love. It is a reminder not to take your marriage for granted, and to continue nurturing it so your love will flourish. Just as with china, love might be fragile at times, but it is also durable and long-lasting. A 20-year marriage has certainly withstood the test of time.

How to Celebrate Your 20th Wedding Anniversary

If you want to do something different, why not happily reminisce about your wedding day and life together while enjoying a delicious Chinese meal with friends and family.

Or perhaps this is the time to finally go ahead with long-time plans for a luxury trip to China.

Sunflower Garden Bouquet - From You Flowers

She put out her hand and touched his forearm, as she would have touched some piece of porcelain or sculpture, just for the sheer animal pleasure of feeling its shape and curve beneath her fingertips.” Quoted by: Rosamunde Pilcher (The Shell Seekers)

20th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him, Her… and the Couple

The 20th wedding anniversary gemstone is emerald, while the modern alternative is platinum. Combining these two sparkling materials would definitely make a treasured gift of jewellery for this memorable occasion.

For an even more romantic gesture, your jewellery gift could be concealed in a bunch of flowers – day lily and aster, for example, which are the traditional floral symbols for this 20th celebration.

Common Questions About the 20th Wedding Anniversary

Q: What is the 20th wedding anniversary called?
A: The 20th wedding anniversary is known as the China Anniversary.

Q: What is the 20th wedding anniversary gemstone?
A: The 20th wedding anniversary gemstone is the Emerald.

Q: What is the 20th wedding anniversary symbol?
A: The 20th wedding anniversary is symbolised by Bone China.

Q: What is the 20th wedding anniversary colour?
A: The colour synonymous with the 20th wedding anniversary would be emerald green, just like the gem for this anniversary.

Q: What are the traditional and modern gifts for a 20th wedding anniversary?
A: The traditional gift for the 20th wedding anniversary is China, and the modern gift is Platinum jewellery.

Q: What is the 20th year anniversary flower?
A: The classic flower for 20th wedding anniversary celebrations is the Aster, a unique flower with meanings of love and wisdom, which is ideal for your 20th wedding anniversary.

20th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him

What can I buy my husband for our 20th wedding anniversary?

Faceted Emerald Gold Gemstone Beaded Bracelet [Amazon]

Invicta Men´s Pro Diver Quartz Watch [Amazon]

Silver Customized Football Helmet Necklace [Amazon]

Sterling Silver Men's Braided Chain Bracelet [Amazon]

Here are some traditional and modern gift suggestions for your partner’s 20th anniversary celebration – plus a few quirky fun ideas as well.

Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition [Amazon]

Golf Putting Green Mat [Amazon]

Baseball Shape Piggy Bank [Amazon]

Smartphone Mini Projector [Amazon]

20th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Her

What should I buy my wife on our 20th wedding anniversary?

Pear Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Necklace [Amazon]

Sterling Silver Tree of Life Emerald Pendant [Amazon]

Royal Doulton Figures [Amazon]

Citizen Eco-Drive Chandler Quartz Women´s Watch [Amazon]

Gift suggestions for her 20th anniversary celebration – plus a few other great ideas.

Tablet & Smartphone Stand Holder [Amazon]

Teabloom Buckingham Palace Teapot & Flowering Tea Gift Set [Amazon]

Coffee Together For The Rest Of Our Lives Coffee Mug Set [Amazon]

Chocolate Gift Baskets - From You Flowers

20th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him, Her… and Parents

20th Anniversary keepsake Gift [Amazon]

20th Wedding Anniversary Plate [Amazon]

Miranda Kerr For Royal Albert Friendship 3-Piece Tea Set - [Amazon]

Gracie Bone China Watercolors 9-Ounce Mug, Set of 4 [Amazon]

Oster Cordless Wine Opener with Chiller [Amazon]

Experience & Adventure Days For Him, Her & Couples Gifts

Travel & Experience Gifts

• Location visit
• Travel and activity gift vouchers (from Red Letter Days)
• China Town in London for a meal, and show or theatre afterwards
• Sussex vineyard coach tour with lunch and wine tasting for two
• Luxury spa day for two
• Adventure sports days (for the active couple or family)

 Jewellery

The traditional 20th wedding anniversary gemstone is emerald.

• Earrings
• Pendants
• Rings
• Necklace
• Tie Pin
• Cufflinks

Something Different & Unique

• Visit China and marvel at its venerable history and culture.
• Buy a new set of quality china, and celebrate in style.
• Take in a Tower Bridge exhibition followed by dim sums and cocktails at Ping Pong.
• Arrange a Belmond British Pullman “Golden Age of Travel” trip for two from London.
• Host a celebration party at home or in a favourite local Chinese restaurant.

The 20th year of marriage marks one of the major milestone anniversaries. As you celebrate this epic 20th wedding anniversary, reflect on that commitment to a lifetime together which you both made two decades ago.

However you decide to celebrate 20 years together, have a wonderfully meaningful and pleasurable day – with plenty of cherished memories to take forward another decade.

Next Anniversaries

21st wedding anniversary
22nd wedding anniversary
23rd wedding anniversary
24th wedding anniversary
25th wedding anniversary

About The Author

This page has been written by Justin Aldridge. Justin is passionate about helping couples to make their anniversary as special as possible. Justin enjoys being creative and coming up with different and inspiring ideas for couples to celebrate their anniversary in style each year.